Monday, September 4, 2017

INCO Weekly Newsletter 9/4

* Indivisible Houston is asking Indivisibles across the country to contact Members of Congress regarding relief and rebuilding after Harvey, climate change, and related federal budget issues. Read the details here.

* Stand with the Dreamers. Tell your Members of Congress to support DACA. Even many GOP leaders think it's a good idea to welcome - not reject - these young immigrants. Read more here.

* Fight Trump's and the GOP's tax plan that enriches the wealthy. Tell your Members of Congress to oppose tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations paid for by taking away Medicare, Medicaid, and education funding. Read more here.

* Stay vigilant on ACA. The Senate Parliamentarian ruled on Friday that Republicans only have until the end of the fiscal year, September 30, to use the FY17 reconciliation bill to pass TrumpCare. There’s nothing to act on yet, but this could mean a renewed push to jam TrumpCare through the Senate while they still can.

OPPOSE BIGOTRYOrganizing Team MeetingThursday, September 76-7 pm3 Cups Coffee House, 279 West Marine Drive, AstoriaThis new team has a positive mission, including creating a more positive name.* * *

INCO Vote the Future "Knock Every Door" CanvassingSaturday, September 93-5 pmFort George main floor, 1483 Duane, Astoria Scripts provided for door-to-door open-ended conversations with voters as part of the nationwide #KnockEveryDoor project. More info: Tiffiny Mitchell, 310-433-8894.

Local Brownies learn about being active citizens from Ben Franklin, Abigail Adams, Lady Liberty, and Betsy Ross, at the Astoria Regatta Land Parade last month.

Thursday, September 28 - INCO Book Club, 6:30 - 8 pm, member's home in Astoria. This month's book is NO IS NOT ENOUGH, by Naomi Klein. For location and more info, contact incoregon@gmail.com.

"You, me, and the citizens of this country carry a special burden in 2017. We have to do what our president has not. We have to uphold America’s values. We have to do what he will not. We have to defend our Constitution. We have to remember our kids are watching. We have to show the world America is still a beacon of light."

Deb, a founder and leader of INCO, moved from Alaska to play with her grandkids and write more novels. Read more here.

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DIY-mocracy!

Grassroots activism has played a major part in defeating proposals to turn the Columbia River into a fossil fuel export highway. Listen to this terrific podcast for an excellent overview of the various past and current proposals and how local grassroots opposition has been so successful. Worth listening to, especially in light of the petrochemical disasters happening on the Texas coast in the wake of Harvey.

Ratings, racism, and relationships of reciprocation are fundamental to the Trump administration - or, as Charles Blow puts it, "a ball of snakes."

Do you agree with INCO's mission to defend democracy by opposing authoritarianism, bigotry, and corruption? If yes, then get involved with your INCO Community Group today in Manzanita-Cannon Beach, Seaside, Warrenton, Astoria, Washington Peninsula.

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STAY ACTIVE! RESIST!

Many of you are already involved in civic-minded organizations that embrace the call to activism. We applaud these efforts. In the days ahead, much will be required of us. Now more than ever, we need to support the good work of all.

One choice among many for marching ahead is Indivisible North Coast Oregon. A young movement with over 5,000 groups nationwide, Indivisible promotes grassroots activism to resist an agenda built on racism, authoritarianism, and corruption.

If you’re interested in marching ahead with Indivisible, sign up here.